I am often asked when should I redesign my website. But many people don’t understand what a redesign is.
The structure of your site is just the way you want it. Your users are happy and the website is achieving everything you wanted it to achieve. It’s functionality works a dream, it’s content is interesting but theres just something missing . . . .

Then it dawns on you. It looks like a throwback!

This is a perfect example of when a redesign is needed. Talented designers like the ones you’ll find at Monster Graphics are ready to redesign your site. A website that is tired and looks out dated could be costing you new business!

We love building complete new websites but we also love redesigns. Let Monster Graphics revive your website today. Give me a call for a free consult and lets discuss what team Monster can do for you.

Wow – what a whirlwind two months it’s been for us here at Monster Graphics! So much has been happening here in the Monster’s Den – here’s the latest:

Our New Office
After a year in the dark little office on Hannah Street and the addition of two more staff we decided to get more public exposure (and natural light) and find a new office. We were lucky enough to secure a great little office in Selwyn Ave right next to Blockbuster video and (across from the car wash) with parking right at the door! Although the front of the building is still bright red (ewww) we’re not far from painting and signwriting the whole front of the building in our very bright purple and green corporate colours – watch this space! Feel free to drop in and check out our new digs.

Logo Mojo
Also in the last two months Lynn from Logo Mojo has moved in and is now sharing the office with us on Selwyn Ave. Logo Mojo provides businesses with promotional products which range from anything from bags, drink bottles, shirts, umbrellas and anything in-between. She gets your logo printed on the products which make awesome corporate gifts or giveaways. Logo Mojo’s cute little Tuatara will be part of our new building signage, so we definitely won’t be missed! Check out the new and improved Logo Mojo website built in our Colossus system at www.logomojo.co.nz.

Colossus Online Business System
Our long awaited website system is now here! We’re really excited about our new Colossus web platform which we’ve been working hard on, and now Northland businesses are able to take full advantage of it. Colossus is an all-in-one online business system incorporating tools essential for online success such as your website, customer database, email marketing system, analytics and e-commerce all rolled into one easy-to-use package. Find out more at www.getcolossus.co.nz.

Cost-effective, quality advertising is always attractive to any business owner, so if you have a website that’s receiving multiple visitors per day specifically looking for the service that you’re offering, why not use this to your advantage?!

Placing an attractive and eye-catching ’specials’ or other type of promotional banner on your homepage is an excellent incentive for passing visitors to take action.

Monster Graphics can design and place an advertisement on your homepage for a fraction of the cost of a local newspaper or magazine ad. Drop us a line to see how we can set this up for you!

This year’s Northland Business Showcase held at Forum North Whangarei was another successful event for stand holders with a reasonable amount of public passing through producing a great number of quality sales leads and networking opportunities. The committee for this non-profit event are already planning the next showcase to be held in October and is gearing-up to be an even more vibrant, and profitable event for Northland businesses with lots of positive feedback from participants.

Back by popular demand! Looking for a fun and informative day out? Come and support your local businesses at the 2010 Northland Business Showcase!

Packed to the rafters with fantastic local businesses, the 2010 Northland Business Showcase offers a relaxed, fun way to get in touch with your business community.

Entry is FREE and there’s plenty to see! Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your business card and enter at the door for the big business prize pack – or just bring yourself and enjoy the atmosphere!

Visit the website and sign up today! www.northlandbusinessshowcase.co.nz

- Kristen

BNI’s Northland Chapter celebrated the end of another year on Wednesday 2nd December, at Schnapper Rock Tutukaka. Our wonderful Event Co-ordinator Sara put on yet another awesome night out and with some help from our talented writer Emma they created a fun “Who do you know who” quiz for the bus ride. Whoo hoo Blue Team! BNI “Kings and Queens” were treated to a lovely buffet dinner, drinks and heavenly chocolate pud. There were a couple of musicians that entertained as throughout the night and the Schnapper Rock staff were friendly and kept the drinks flowing.

The Christmas Hat competition was a good laugh and it was soon clear who the designers were. Monster man Iain won the competition with his fantastic Christmas Tree hat. Giving him a good run for his money was Emma who came in 2nd and myself with 3rd. The bus ride reminded me of being at school again. The noisy table were last to board, sat at the back and soon were serenading us. The real shiners there would’ve been Jas and Craig – you go guys!

Team Monster had an awesome night – good food, good music and AWESOME company. Right fellow BNIer’s 3 more meetings for 2009, let’s go out with a bang and try to sweep Terry off his feet and exceed his targets.

- Kristen

Looking for a fun day out? Come down to Forum North on Saturday 21st November between 10am and 5pm and meet Team Monster. Like the kiwi, rarely seen, you might even be lucky enough to get a glimpse of the rarest Monster of all – Iain.

The 2009 Small Business Showcase will have something for everyone. From Creative Writers to Avon Representatives, Print Services to Radio and Real Estate, even awesome Graphic and Website designers

Come and see what our business and others can do for you. Even bring the kids – I saw a Mini Monster this morning stocking up in chocolates. There’s an awesome door prize as well as a Monster Morning Tea to be won by one lucky visitor.

- Kristen